Portugal Retreats – October, 2026
at Pachawa Retreat Centre in Alentejo, Portugal
Root & Rise with Rouleau
October 2 – 9, 2026
Ground into your body – Rise into your life.
An Earthy Yoga Adventure in the Heart of Portugal
with Barbara Leah Meyer (E-RYTGOLD) and Angela Smith (E-RYT500)
Escape to sun-drenched Portugal with Barbara and Angela for a nourishing, transformational yoga adventure designed to rejuvenate your body, awaken your spirit, and reconnect you to nature’s rhythm. Nestled in an eco-friendly retreat centre, this week-long adventure invites you to slow down, step away from the noise and return to yourself
Each day we’ll root the body in stability and awareness, then rise into strength, confidence, and vitality. You’ll explore Rouleau movement practices that blend science, somatics, and mindful movement to restore sovereignty—so you leave standing taller, breathing deeper, and feeling profoundly alive. Afternoon excursions invite joy, curiosity, and connection: hiking and e-bike tours, beach picnics, ocean swims and more. Each experience invites you deeper into presence, connection, and gratitude.
Every meal is a celebration of the land — vibrant, garden-fresh food lovingly prepared with organic ingredients harvested from Pachawa’s own gardens. As the sun sets, gather under the stars for live music, ecstatic dance, story telling, or quiet stargazing, letting the magic of the moment unfold naturally.
Your stay in eco-chic accommodation — cozy, sustainably built spaces blending comfort and nature — ensures deep rest and harmony with the Earth and a peaceful sanctuary to rest and restore.
* Twice-daily Rouleau-inspired yoga, yoga nidra, & pranayama
* Nourishing eco-grown meals from Pachawa’s gardens
* Beach picnics
• Nature Hikes • Winery tour
• cooking class and more!
* Peaceful, eco-friendly accommodation surrounded by nature * live music, forest bathing and meditation
ALL INCLUSIVE RETREAT PRICE
(not including airfare and airport transfers)
$2,450.00 CDN / 1.300,00 GBP / EUR 1.495,00 (per person, double occupancy)
$2,950.00 CDN / 1.575,00 GBP / EUR 1.795,00 (per person, single occupancy)
Payment in Canadian dollars or EUROS. We kindly request a 25% non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot. Book early to get your choice of Pachawa’s cozy, eco-friendly accommodations.
CONTACT BARBARA to SAVE YOUR SPOT! barbaraleahmeyer@gmail.com
YOGA, MUSIC & WRITING RETREAT
October 9 -16, 2026
refresh – renew – inspire
with Barbara Leah Meyer (E-RYTGOLD) and Jan Randall
Move, sing, and express your authentic self in an eco-sanctuary where nature nourishes body and soul. This unique 8-Day retreat invites you to reconnect with your body’s wisdom, awaken your creativity, and share inspiration with kindred spirits — all within the tranquil embrace of Pachawa Retreat Centre, surrounded by stunning landscapes and just minutes from breathtaking beaches.
Begin each day with heart-centered yoga to stabilze, strengthen and deepen your connection to yourself. Feel your imagination blossom in creative writing circles and soulful songwriting circles to awaken your writing voice, whether it be expressed in lyrics, poetry or prose. In this intimate setting, we will hold space for each other for authentic connection, deep listening and personal guidance. Fun excursions and adventures celebrate and connect us to the beauty of the natural world. Gather beneath the evening stars for live music, fireside jams, poetry and storytelling. Savour home-grown, nutritious meals and rest deeply in eco-friendly accomodation designed for comfort and connection to the land.
Barbara and Jan invite you to join them in this unique adventure to nourish, create, and come home to yourself, reconnecting with your breath, your body and your story. You will leave renewed, inspired, and alive with the song of Portugal in your heart.
* Daily yoga, meditation & pranayama
* Beach picnics, vegetarian cooking class, local winery tour, nature hikes and more!
* Fresh, homegrown meals under the Alentejo sun
* Eco-chic accommodation surrounded by nature
* Writing circles, jam sessions, live performances, small group or one-on-one coaching sessions.
ALL INCLUSIVE RETREAT PRICE
(not including airfare and airport transfers)
$2,450.00 CDN / 1.300,00 GBP / EUR 1.495,00 (per person, double occupancy)
$2,950.00 CDN / 1.575,00 GBP / EUR 1.795,00 (per person, single occupancy)
Payment in Canadian dollars or EUROS. We kindly request a 25% non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot. Book early to get your choice of Pachawa’s cozy, eco-friendly accommodations.
CONTACT BARBARA to SAVE YOUR SPOT! barbaraleahmeyer@gmail.com
Starting in late 2026, Canadians visiting the European Union/Schengen Area for up to 90 days must obtain an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) travel authorization. Applying for the ETIAS travel authorisation costs EUR 20 For information and to apply for this visa, please visit https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/about-etias/what-is-etias#applying-for-an-etias-travel-authorisation
*Barbara Leah Meyer is a devoted yogi … as well as a professional musician, recording artist and music educator. Her daily yoga practice has been her sacred place for over 40 years. She is a highly knowledgeable and experienced teacher, has completed her E-RYTGOLD level certification and is on a continual “deep dive” into the fascinating worlds of modern movement science and mindfulness. She is a practitioner of the “Rouleau Movement Method”.
Barbara loves to incorporate music and singing, mudra and mantra into her yoga offerings. She brings her love of teaching and wellness to the yoga mat with a focus on stability, strength, balance, activation, the breath, meditation and yoga as our personal sanctuary. Barbara resides in Alberta, Canada and has lived, played music and taught yoga in many countries and settings around the world. She offers workshops and retreats worldwide, in fun and exotic settings.
*Angela Smith is a highly respected yoga instructor based in Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. With nearly two decades of experience as an NHS Health Improvement Advisor, she has dedicated her career to supporting people in enhancing their physical and mental wellbeing through lifestyle, movement, and mindful awareness. Alongside her NHS work, Angela retrained as a Complementary Therapist, establishing a successful private practice and lecturing in Complementary Therapies.
Over the past ten years, Angela has shared her passion for yoga, combining scientific insight, practical experience, and heartfelt compassion in her teaching. Her approach continues to evolve, drawing on the latest developments in movement science and inspired by Rouleau — a simple yet profound movement modality that promotes healthy aging, longevity, and a sustainable yoga practice for life.
** Jan Randall is a world-renowned pianist, composer, and recording artist whose musical range spans classical, blues, pop, Latin, and jazz. Over his distinguished career, he has composed and produced award-winning original scores for more than 800 productions across film, television, and live performance.
As Music Director for Second City TV, Jan performed alongside comedy greats including Catherine O’Hara, Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie, Richard Kind, Ron James, Eugene Levy, and Mike Myers. He has also served as Music Director for CBC Radio’s award-winning The Irrelevant Show and the Banff World TV Festival